Rebels’ attacks episodes soar to over 50 during latest 12 hours

Starting from 18.00 yesterday until 6.00 the invaders greatly increased their attacks in the Donetsk, Artemivsk Luhansk areas.

The press center of the ATO reported 51 shooting and shelling episodes during this period.

"Firing from 82-mm mortars, the rebels shelled aimlessly the vicitnities of Novhorod, Verhnyotoretske, Krasnohorivka and Zhovte.

They also opened fire from various types of grenade launchers, heavy machine guns and  small arms near Avdiyivka, Opytne, Verhnyotoretske, Krasnohorivka, Maryinka and Pisky in the Donetsk city area. In the Artemovsk area- at Zaitseve, Leninske, Mayorsk, Zolote and Luhanske villages," a statement said.